Northern State University
Northern State University is a public 4-year institution in Aberdeen, SD. It enrolls about 3,521 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Aberdeen, SD 57401 |
| County | Brown County |
| Enrollment | 3,521 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,082 / 1,004 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,845 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $11,947 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 52% |
| Transfer-out rate | 21% |
| Full-time retention rate | 75% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,873 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.northern.edu/ |
| Phone | 6056263011 |
Admissions
About 1,082 students applied and 1,004 were admitted. Of those admitted, 319 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,845 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $11,947. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,873 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,560 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,226 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,444 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,236 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,673 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 312 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 52% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northern State University is in Aberdeen, SD, Brown County. Its coordinates are 45.4508, -98.4847.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northern State University?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,082 applicants.
How much does Northern State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,845 for in-state students and $11,947 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northern State University?
About 3,521 students are enrolled.